Iowa Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding through U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Organizations serving designated U.S. Bank communities and addressing multiple pillars of work, home, and play, especially those led by people of color, may be competitive, including programs connected to community safety or justice issues.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Iowa Youth Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa that support children, education, or health and human services can seek program funding through Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions. Grants from Costco Foundation help Iowa organizations whose work with youth or families intersects with crime prevention, victim support, or broader criminal justice needs in their communities.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can access funding through Creag Foundation. The foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations with new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues, and Iowa groups working on crime, justice, or criminal justice reform within this broader mission may be eligible to inquire.
Creag Foundation
Youth Programs Funding for Nonprofits from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs, including in Iowa, can seek funding from the DanPaul Foundation. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, it provides up to US $15,000 for initiatives like child advocacy, homelessness services, poverty relief, refugee enrichment, and related youth-focused support.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Social Impact Grants in Iowa
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations in Iowa and beyond can receive up to US $300,000 over three years to scale innovative social and environmental solutions. Focused on scalable, systems-level change, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports ventures that measurably improve underserved communities, which may include organizations working on criminal justice reform and community safety.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Iowa and worldwide can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, supporting innovative solutions for underserved communities. Cisco Systems Foundation prioritizes early-stage, tech-enabled models that build skills, economic mobility, and resilience, which may benefit organizations addressing criminal justice-related needs.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Iowa
Grants from State Farm Foundation help Iowa educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits fund safety, education, and community development initiatives. Programs addressing community or public safety, disaster preparedness, fire prevention, or related criminal justice concerns may be eligible if they align with focus areas like auto and home safety, neighborhood revitalization, and financial literacy.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Culture
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts or science programming, especially those engaging youth or nurturing artistic talent, can seek program, capital, or limited general support through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Iowa organizations working in criminal justice that also operate museums, arts education, or STEAM initiatives may be eligible if they meet the size and impact criteria.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on health, education, or community services in Iowa can apply for grants supporting food pantries, healthcare access, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Grants from Labcorp Charitable Foundation help U.S.-based groups serving underserved populations, which may include organizations addressing criminal justice-related community health and reentry needs.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Iowa Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations in Iowa working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for urban low-income youth can receive project or scaling support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; awards are more than US $50,000. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and related organizations whose work may intersect with criminal justice or community safety.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Roche Philanthropy Community Grants in Iowa
With a mission to support accredited charities, Roche provides Iowa organizations with funding for humanitarian and social development, science and education, community and environment, and arts and culture projects. Iowa nonprofits working on community well-being, education, or social services, including programs that intersect with crime prevention or justice reform, may be eligible through local Roche affiliates.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofits and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief in Iowa and worldwide can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support to serve marginalized and vulnerable communities. Programs addressing healthcare access, women and children’s health, human services, or victim support within criminal justice contexts may be especially relevant.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in charitable, scientific, medical, educational, or related program areas may be eligible for support that benefits communities in Iowa and nationwide. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help nonprofits fund impactful services that materially advance general welfare, which can include programs connected to crime and justice or criminal justice system reform.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, housing, workforce development, or community development can seek sponsorship funding that may support criminal justice–related community initiatives. Focused on preserving neighborhoods, addressing hunger and emergency shelter, arts and culture, the environment, and diversity and inclusion, Bank of America Charitable Foundation considers proposals through its regional U.S. sponsorships program.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Justice Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian human and social service nonprofits working on disadvantage, poverty, disability, or humanitarian relief in Iowa and other eligible countries can apply for Gupta Family Foundation support. This US $5,000 - US $250,000 funding prioritizes smaller, founder-led organizations where at least 90% of grant funds reach beneficiaries and revenues are between $300,000 and $3,000,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Justice Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on children’s services, education, humanitarian aid, or related community programs in Iowa and beyond can seek support for projects that promote life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Focused on broad social impact, Hansen Family Foundation offers US $1,000 - US $10,000 to smaller organizations with modest overheads that may include justice-related initiatives.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can receive more than US $50,000 to create storytelling projects that highlight their impact in preservation, education, or wellness across the U.S., including Iowa. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help Iowa organizations, including those with criminal justice-related programs, share powerful narratives about their community work.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian and Family Services Grants from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Focused on humanitarian relief and community support, Robinson Foundation invites Southern U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for single-year project funding. Eligible Iowa criminal justice or reentry programs serving children, families, poverty relief, veterans, or related social needs may be competitive if they demonstrate fiscal responsibility and clear, tangible impact (no capital projects).
Robinson Foundation
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding may be eligible for this funding, including those serving Iowa criminal justice populations. Grants from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation help support programs that respect people, the environment, and community well-being, which can include initiatives connected to crime and justice reform.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Iowa Youth and Basic Needs Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in Iowa can seek funding for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. With a mission to help vulnerable families and children build better futures, TJX Foundation provides program support that may benefit groups working on crime prevention, victim services, and community safety.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Iowa Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs, facilities, and services; awards are open to IRS-qualified U.S. nonprofits. Focused on broad community benefit, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation invites organizations whose work may intersect with crime and justice or criminal justice system reform to apply.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Iowa Community Vitality Funding via Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits with grants for basic needs, community development, cultural enrichment, and volunteer-driven initiatives. Organizations working on housing, hunger, financial literacy, workforce readiness, or community revitalization that serve U.S. residents and can show measurable outcomes may be eligible.
Ameriprise Financial
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life can seek funding for project, operating, or capital support that benefits underserved people. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation backs programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, which may include organizations providing services related to crime, justice, or victim support.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Crime and Community Safety Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) public charities working on crime prevention, community safety, or victim support can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants. Awards of US $5,000 - US $30,000 support safety initiatives, emergency response organizations, and related community services in Iowa communities served by Union Pacific, with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Union Pacific Foundation
Criminal Justice Victim Services Funding from Iowa DOJ
Applications due Jun 3, 2027
Nonprofit, community-based, law enforcement, prosecutor, and other governmental organizations in Iowa can seek funding to support victims of violent crime and strengthen criminal justice responses. Grants from the Iowa Department of Justice Victim Assistance Section help agencies respond to and support victims, investigate and prosecute crimes against women, collect evidence, and provide related training.
Iowa Department of Justice – Office of the Attorney General, Victim Assistance Section
Training and Assistance Grants for Iowa Justice
Applications due Jun 3, 2027
Nonprofit, community-based, and governmental organizations in Iowa providing training and technical assistance to victim services and criminal justice agencies can apply for competitive support from the Iowa Department of Justice’s Victim Assistance Section. Grants fund trauma-informed, victim-centered capacity-building to promote healing, stability, and justice for people impacted by violent crime, with two additional non-competitive continuation years possible.
Iowa Department of Justice – Office of the Attorney General, Victim Assistance Section